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21 - 23 March 2024, Manchester Central

BSAVA logo

21 - 23 March 2024, Manchester Central

Clinical Abstracts

Clinical Abstract Posters

The Clinical Abstracts are part of an ever-expanding programme of CPD and focus on the latest concepts and thinking from the profession

About Abstracts

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to showcase your work and ideas to the global veterinary community at Congress 2024.

Clinical abstracts can be submitted on any veterinary subject, such as announcing the preliminary results of a new study, describing interesting cases or discussing new techniques.

Applications are welcome from the whole veterinary profession! From veterinary surgeons and nurses, to practice managers and veterinary students —  submissions from those in general practice are especially encouraged.

Researchers with research of direct relevance to veterinary practice may also submit an abstract for consideration.

Key dates

Make a note of the key deadlines for Abstract Submission

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11 September '23

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Submission opens

20 November '23

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Submission closes

Early January '24

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Successful authors notified

21-23 March '24

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Present live at Congress

Guidelines

Are you considering submitting an abstract for 2024?

Download our handy Submission Guidelines PDF, designed to help you prepare your study and submit for consideration. 

Submission Guidelines PDF     Submission Portal

How to write an abstract

The format for your abstract should follow that for submission of a paper for publication. It is a concise structured summary, no more than 250 words, and follow set headers.

Oral vs Poster Presentation

Clinical Abstracts may be in the form of an oral or poster presentation. Some types of presentation, such as those that require large data tables or multiple figures, or single case reports, are more suitable for posters.

Submission rules & ethics

Before you prepare and submit your abstract, ensure you have followed all rules and ethics/code of conduct. 

Submitting your abstract

When you have prepared your summary, upload your abstract via our dedicated online portal when submission opens 11 September (closes 20 November).

Attendance at Congress

Successful first authors will be expected to present their abstract at Congress 2024 in Manchester, 21-23 March.

Clinical Abstract Awards

Presentations will be judged at Congress, with prizes awarded in a number of categories. Check out what our '23 winners have to say about their experience, and what presenting at Congress meant to them.

Submit an Abstract!

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Submission is now open!

Upload your Abstract Summary via the Oxford Online Portal before 20 November to be considered

Abstract Portal

Testimonials

Meet the Abstract Award Winners, and hear what presenting an abstract meant to them!

  • It is an honour to be awarded the prize for Best Medicine Abstract 2023, especially given the high quality of research abstracts presented at BSAVA this year. I would like to thank Professor Hattie Syme and Dr Sian Frosini for their ongoing support and guidance with this project. Finally, thank you to BSAVA for allowing us to present our project "Assessment of point of care machine utilising ATP bioluminescence" and for the award!
    Frederik Allan BVM BVS MRCVS
    Best Medicine Award
  • I am honoured to have won the BSAVA best PhD student award. It was a fantastic opportunity to present my research to my peers at BSAVA Congress 2023. As a vet undertaking research, it is important to me to be able to share my work with my colleagues, and presenting at BSAVA is a brilliant platform to do this. Winning this award will enable me to attend a future conference, allowing me to expand my knowledge and research interests further.
    Genever Morgan BVetMed CertAVP FHEA MRCVS
    Best (PhD) Student Award
  • It was a pleasure to present among other distinguished colleagues at BSAVA Congress 2023 and an immense honour to win the Best Surgery Award. The award was an unexpected validation of the hard work on our project. The whole experience presenting at BSAVA was fun and exciting, and a great opportunity to socialise with colleagues and friends.
    Vasileia Logothetou PgC(SAS) MRCVS
    Best Surgery Award
  • Winning the award was an unexpected but amazing surprise. I think recognising the good quality research that can be carried out in charity practice, with our limited access to resources, is great. It has definitely encouraged me to do more studies in future.
    Amelia Wilder BVetMed MRCVS
    Best Practitioner Award
  • Winning this award is an incredible honour. Knowing that my work has been acknowledged and appreciated by esteemed professionals in the veterinary community is truly humbling. I look forward to continuing my research journey with renewed enthusiasm and a deep sense of purpose.
    Kirsty Macdonald BVM&S AFHEA MRCVS
    Best Poster Award
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